Author Archive for: Jason
Entries by Jason Shupp
Revenge (non-consensual) Porn
Revenge porn is a type of cyberbullying that is on the rise. Also known as non-consensual porn, this occurs when photos of an intimate nature are distributed without the subject’s consent. This is another thing to consider when talking to those kiddos about what information is ok to share on social media and texting. Once […]
Shaping the Future Through Awareness
My Introduction Into Social Media as a LPC Do you remember when Atari was the most popular, must have, latest gaming system? Or, when you got your first cell phone and it was used for emergencies only? How about when television ads first started to include that “www dot thing” at the bottom of the […]
Cyberwisdom Alert: 13 Reasons Why
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth 10-24 and the numbers are rising. You may have recently heard of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. If you have or haven’t, please read this article linked below. I have worked very hard to work towards suicide prevention in a responsible way following the […]
Let’s Get Medical: Salt & Ice Challenge
A critical adolescent developmental task involves developing a stable sense of self. During these vulnerable years, tweens and teens are strongly influenced by their peers and the actions of their peers take on a heightened sense of importance. We have known for many years the grave pull of peer pressure and how it influences teen behavior. In […]
Ask Amanda: PokémonGo
Dear Amanda, I have two children: a girl in middle school and a boy in high school. They have become obsessed with the PokémonGo app. It has been all over the news about thieves using it to lure kids to areas and robbing them. I feel that I should make them delete the app. What […]
Ask Amanda: Self-Esteem
Question: “Dear Amanda, I have a teenage daughter who is on social media. I worry about her self-esteem and her comparing herself to other girls on social media. How do I help her develop strong self-esteem in this social media visually driven world we are immersed in?” Great question! Worrying about our daughter’s self esteem, […]